Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 6:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Columbus, or 4 miles south of Bat Cave, moving
southwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave, Lake Lure,
Dana, and Edneyville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Henderson; Rutherford Mountains; Polk Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: